Open AccessThree‐dimensional printers applied for the production of beam blocks in total body irradiation treatment
Author(s) -
Maerz Manuel,
Treutwein Marius,
Nabo Jan,
Dobler Barbara
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of applied clinical medical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.83
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1526-9914
DOI - 10.1002/acm2.13592
Subject(s) - total body irradiation , irradiation , process (computing) , computer science , production (economics) , product (mathematics) , biomedical engineering , materials science , nuclear medicine , mathematics , medicine , physics , surgery , nuclear physics , geometry , economics , macroeconomics , operating system , cyclophosphamide , chemotherapy
Purpose Total body irradiation (TBI) in extended source surface distance (SSD) is a common treatment technique before hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The lungs are organs at risk, which often are treated with a lower dose than the whole body. Methods This can be achieved by the application of blocks. Three‐dimensional (3D) printers are a modern tool to be used in the production process of these blocks. Results We demonstrate the applicability of a specific printer and printing material, describe the process, and evaluate the accuracy of the product. Conclusion The blocks and apertures were found to be applicable in clinical routine.